| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| HITSWITH | Gives suddenly, as bad news |
| SITON | Squelch, as bad news |
| SITSON | Suppresses, as bad news |
| SITSON | Doesn't divulge, as bad news |
| SATON | Didn't release, as bad news |
| SITON | Not release, as bad news |
| SUGARCOAT | Make more palatable, as bad news |
